The Digital Betacam format has been the high-quality format for standard definition video production since its inception in 1993. The Sony DVW-970 camcorder represents the latest example of evolving technology to meet the ever-changing demands of today’s production environments. At the heart of this camera is the proven performance of the Power HAD EX CCD chipset. Combined with a high-precision 14-bit analogue-to-digital conversion, it offers high sensitivity, low noise, very low smear levels, as well as a progressive scan mode including 24p for film shooting.
A variety of unique features have been incorporated, such as slow shutter, interval recording and image cache recording for greater creative capability. However, the camera is a more efficient tool with a reduced size and lower power consumption than previous models.
Signal system
Imaging device
- 3-CCD, 2/3 inch, interline transfer type
- 16:9 native and 4:3 switchable
Signal to noise ratio
Horizontal resolution
Sensitivity
Minimum illumination
- 0.008 Lux @ f/1.4 with 48 dB gain + slow shutter at 16 frames accumulation
Vertical smear -145 dB
Built-in filters
- Filter wheel A
clear, 1/4 ND (1.5 stops), 1/16 ND (4 stops)
- Filter wheel B
CROSS, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K
Speaker
Viewfinder
Microphone
Scan Match
- Yes
- Different ranges for different recording modes
Memory card slot
Shutter speed range
Win selection (-)
- 3 dB, 0 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB,
- 24 db, 30dB, 36dB, 42dB, 48dB
Tape format
Tape speed
Maximum recording time
- 40 minutes with the BCT-D40 cassette
Audio dynamic range
Audio signal format
- 16 bit / 48kHz (2 channels)
- 12 bit / 32kHz (4 channels)
Audio frequency response
Video input and output connectors
- SDI – Optional with CBK-SD01 provides BNC (x 1 output)
- Composite Video – BNC (x 2 output)
- Genlock – BNC (x 1 input)
- Timecode – BNC (x 1 input, 1 output)
- Audio – XLR (x 2 input)
- Audio- 5-Pin XLR (x 1)
- Remote Control- 8-Pin (x 1)
- Power– 4-Pin LEMO (x 1 output for wireless audio)
- Power– 4-Pin XLR (x 1 Camcorder input)
- Power – 2-pin PowerTap (x 1 output for SunGun) for
- Headphones – Mini Stereo (x 2)
Power requirements
Power consumption
Operating temperature
- 32 ° a 104 ° F
- 0 ° a 40 ° C
Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 4.8 x 7.6 x 11.1 inches
- 121 x 192 x 280 mm
